This week's Flashback Friday is one from last December. It focuses on how every organization goes through "busy" seasons and 3 ways to help keep your team motivated during those stressful times. Enjoy... I work in a church. There are 2 peak seasons for us - Easter and Christmas. With it being December, we're in the midst of one of those times. In retail, it's Black Friday. In the restaurant biz, it's Valentine's Day. And so on... There are peak seasons no matter what 'business' you find yourself in. And it's easy during those times of long hours, impatient 'customers',...
Flashback Friday – November 28, 2014
This week's Flashback Friday is all about NORMAL. What is "normal" any way? I believe that I am normal and you are normal. Read on to find out what I mean... I was having a conversation with someone a few days ago and the topic was raising kids. She was telling me about how she needs to begin setting boundaries for her son because he was staying up too late and it was becoming an issue. She was sharing with me that she was worried about his reaction and whether she would be able to endure all of the crying...
Flashback Friday – November 21, 2014
Here's a short post that I wrote last year as we headed into the holiday season. It was meant as a reminder that, during the holidays, we should remember to thank those that we lead. Take a look and comment below to let me know how you're going to thank the people that call you leader... Tis the season... ...for growing a beard... ...for kissing under mistletoe... ...for eating chocolate covered ritz crackers... ...for wearing ugly sweaters... ...for doing things that we only do at this time of year so... ...how about honoring and thanking those that you lead...